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in germany, the difference is even greater with women earning 22% less but in germany in last place among european countries. the gender gap in pay is smallest in greece and norway. the researchers say one reason for the gender gap as many women work in poorly paid part-time jobs. that also affect retirement pensions. the gender gap among retirees is bigger in germany than in any other developed country. one possible solution, experts say, is more child care opportunities. she left her career -- stayed with it because of child care options offered by her company. >> calling for nationwide protests next week following the first round of voting on the new constitution in germany -- in egypt. 56% voted in favor of the draft. >> they are complaining of numerous voting irregularities and are declaring every count. they say it paves the way for islamic law and as a threat to the christian minority as well as civil rights. official referendum results will only be known after a second round of voting next weekend. the german government has expressed concern over the situation in egypt. >> the min
in germany, the difference is even greater with women earning 22% less but in germany in last place among european countries. the gender gap in pay is smallest in greece and norway. the researchers say one reason for the gender gap as many women work in poorly paid part-time jobs. that also affect retirement pensions. the gender gap among retirees is bigger in germany than in any other developed country. one possible solution, experts say, is more child care opportunities. she left her career...
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her message -- do not ask germany to do too much. >> germany has mixed feelings. on the one side, a lot of people still have a problem seeing germany taking on a leadership role. that has a lot to do with historical concerns. on the other side, a lot of people would like to see germany take a leadership in europe, and since germany is the only country that can provide leadership at the moment, some say merkel is doing too much. others say too little. >> international media coverage swings between respect and rejection of the country's role. whichever it is, the world's eyes are on merkel. >> germany is an anchor of stability for the bureau. that is why japanese correspondents cover the german economy and politics. merkel was a bit hesitant at the start of the year of crisis. she did not take the lead as much as obama and the u.s. had hoped, but she has gotten better. >> there is this a dominant role, and we do not have much of a say, even though since spring, our president, unlike his predecessor, sarkozy, has tried to stand up to the german chancellor more. >> pr
her message -- do not ask germany to do too much. >> germany has mixed feelings. on the one side, a lot of people still have a problem seeing germany taking on a leadership role. that has a lot to do with historical concerns. on the other side, a lot of people would like to see germany take a leadership in europe, and since germany is the only country that can provide leadership at the moment, some say merkel is doing too much. others say too little. >> international media coverage...
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germany will bear 730 million of that in the coming year. the opposition accuses the government of misleading the public about the true cost of helping greece. they say it will be necessary to restructure the debt. >> everyone knows that greece is bankrupt and that it cannot service such huge debt, and everyone knows that nothing will change in the long term and that the situation will only get worse with every year and every austerity package, and that is why the debt will have to be written off eventually, and that is going to be very expensive for germany. >> the opposition says a debt write off will have to happen, and say the finance minister is not coming clean about the cost to taxpayers. >> in washington, budgets have stalled again just months before what has become known as the infamous fiscal cliff. president obama appeared at a factory in pennsylvania making his case for raising taxes on top earners and accusing a handful of republicans of holding up a deal. if a deal is not reached by december 31, a $600 billion combination of ta
germany will bear 730 million of that in the coming year. the opposition accuses the government of misleading the public about the true cost of helping greece. they say it will be necessary to restructure the debt. >> everyone knows that greece is bankrupt and that it cannot service such huge debt, and everyone knows that nothing will change in the long term and that the situation will only get worse with every year and every austerity package, and that is why the debt will have to be...
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angela merkel is meeting here in berlin tomorrow with the chief ministers of germany, -- germany's 16 federal states to discuss, amongst other things, this precise issue. i can say that angela merkel -- it is a well-known fact -- she is cautious and cagey about this push for a ban. they remember how a bid to get a previous -- a previous bid to get the party banned in 2003 failed. a repeat of that is precisely the thing that people want to avoid. >> the npd is not a major force in german politics. why the push to ban them now? >> because of the terrible revelations we have had about far-right wing terrorists operating out of eastern germany. you mentioned they killed 10 people, including nine members of the immigrant community. racial hatred was certainly their motive. there are revelations or allegations of links to the npd in the person of a former npd spokesman in tan eastern german state. he will be facing charges of aiding and abetting the murder spree, those nine killings. the link between the political party in a terrorist cell was a signal -- the political party and the terrori
angela merkel is meeting here in berlin tomorrow with the chief ministers of germany, -- germany's 16 federal states to discuss, amongst other things, this precise issue. i can say that angela merkel -- it is a well-known fact -- she is cautious and cagey about this push for a ban. they remember how a bid to get a previous -- a previous bid to get the party banned in 2003 failed. a repeat of that is precisely the thing that people want to avoid. >> the npd is not a major force in german...
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he worked in germany for 40 years and then retired. he is being looked after by a turkish-speaking caregiver. >> it is special to be able to combine the german and turkish cultures, especially because of the language issue. that is what i like the most. >> after the home visit, time for a quick meeting with the manager, himself a son of immigrant workers. >> my main goal was to help improve the final years of first-generation migrants to germany, to give them better quality of life through professional care in their mother tongue. >> business is booming. waiting lists for multilingual care services are growing. >> all right, well, we have to take a quick break, but we will have a lot more news in just about 1 minutes time. >> stay with us. >> it is the dream of many but realized by few -- north koreans who want to escape the oppressive regime face a dangerous path. even if they manage to defect, it can take years to get to the south. >> once there, they face even more challenges. we look at some north korean defectors who made it to th
he worked in germany for 40 years and then retired. he is being looked after by a turkish-speaking caregiver. >> it is special to be able to combine the german and turkish cultures, especially because of the language issue. that is what i like the most. >> after the home visit, time for a quick meeting with the manager, himself a son of immigrant workers. >> my main goal was to help improve the final years of first-generation migrants to germany, to give them better quality of...
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although he said he did not question germany's motives, he said of course germany thought that its decision to abstain would be more likely to lead to peace. another problem is the question of settlements. i think the german government's criticism of israeli settlements reflects a growing frustration in the german public about israel's position, but as prime minister netanyahu also said, in the end, peace will not be made in germany or in new york but on the ground in direct talks between the two sides. >> thanks very much for joining us. >> berlin says it is authorizing the deployment of 400 troops to help station patriot missiles on turkey's border with syria. the move is a sign of solidarity with turkey, also a nato member. >> dutch and american soldiers will also be engaged in the mission. the german parliament still needs to ratify the plan, which is initially limited to one year. >> nato missiles are being deployed at turkey's request. the joint statement by the german defense and foreign ministries described turkey as the nato member most at risk from the civil war in neighboring syr
although he said he did not question germany's motives, he said of course germany thought that its decision to abstain would be more likely to lead to peace. another problem is the question of settlements. i think the german government's criticism of israeli settlements reflects a growing frustration in the german public about israel's position, but as prime minister netanyahu also said, in the end, peace will not be made in germany or in new york but on the ground in direct talks between the...
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tension -- germany basking in the sun. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> u.n. peace envoy brahimi hosting talks and he called the scale of the conflict worrying. >> this comes after a deadly air strike on sunday at least 60 people killed in a bakery. the government denies they are behind the attack saying it was the work of terrorists. >> rejecting international concern that they may use chemical weapons. >> yet another meeting in no solution. talks between brahimi and al assad ending with an exchange of views on the future. he said he set out his position on things. he explained to the syrian president his point of view on how to help the syrian people. the u.n. special envoy expressed concern that the continued fighting. the conflict in syria will continue into the new year. dozens were killed on sunday alone in central syria. army planes apparently bombing people waiting for food outside a bakery. rebels accused the regime of taking anger out on them. there had been increasing concern
tension -- germany basking in the sun. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> u.n. peace envoy brahimi hosting talks and he called the scale of the conflict worrying. >> this comes after a deadly air strike on sunday at least 60 people killed in a bakery. the government denies they are behind the attack saying it was the work of terrorists. >> rejecting international concern that they may use chemical weapons. >> yet another meeting in no...
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saying that this case proves that germany is in the cross hairs of jihad terrorism. how serious is that correct? that is certainly not something a politician says lightly. >> when you mention the g hottest threat, we can say that in germany, we have not had the kind of attacks on public transport we have seen in other european capitals like in madrid and in london, but it is rth remembering back in 2006, sued his bombs were deposited on commuter trains in germany that could have caused immense human damage. they did not because of construction errors. those devices were also built according to internet designs, and those attacks were blamed on g hottest at the time. it is no wonder, therefore, the german authorities are so vigilant in pursuing homegrown islamist militants and four and g heists -- for an -- foreign jihadists. >> the german finance minister faced questions today not about money but instead on how a german neo-nazi gang was able to carry out a 13-year murder spree. >> that is because he was the interior minister for part of that time. he denied suggesti
saying that this case proves that germany is in the cross hairs of jihad terrorism. how serious is that correct? that is certainly not something a politician says lightly. >> when you mention the g hottest threat, we can say that in germany, we have not had the kind of attacks on public transport we have seen in other european capitals like in madrid and in london, but it is rth remembering back in 2006, sued his bombs were deposited on commuter trains in germany that could have caused...
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he has been studying medicine in germany for five years and is now doing his residency. he is having trouble concentrating on his professional career. his family can no longer support him financially. that means he spends long hours at the hospital perform ultrasound, x-rays, and supervising therapy. he also has a part-time job on the side. it is an exhausting routine that leaves little time for anything else. >> when i finally get home, i just want to lay down and do nothing. but that is also difficult. i watched the news -- i watch the news. i try to contact my parents to make sure they are still alive. >> hthis group is well aware of the concerns. they look after foreign students at the university. >> the major problem is financing their living expenses, but there is also the psychological burden that often hinders their studies. >> the german academic exchange service involves -- seeks to provide aid with support from the foreign ministry, but their budget of 1.5 million euros is almost used up. the program expires in february. >> the interior and foreign ministries
he has been studying medicine in germany for five years and is now doing his residency. he is having trouble concentrating on his professional career. his family can no longer support him financially. that means he spends long hours at the hospital perform ultrasound, x-rays, and supervising therapy. he also has a part-time job on the side. it is an exhausting routine that leaves little time for anything else. >> when i finally get home, i just want to lay down and do nothing. but that is...
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the index takes the pulse of 7000 companies across germany. for more now, we had to the franc fort -- frankfurt stock exchange. positive news on the german economy. has that brought some cheer on the floor there? >> this is indeed a very nice christmas present and a strong signal that the german economy will recover again after its winter sleep, but the dax did not make a huge step forward. the stronger than expected ifo index may prevent european central banks from lowering interest rates again. >> we have had developments also in a libor scandal that broke earlier this summer. tell us about that. >> yes, the news is very bad. ubs has to pay the record fine of 1.2 billion euros in this libor scandal and its manipulation of interest rates. some british banks also have to pay millions of euros, and also deutsche bank is involved, and it is also in focus because exactly one week ago, hundreds of policemen into a bank in search of proof of tax fraud. hsbc has to pay $2 billion in a money-laundering case. the financial industry is working very har
the index takes the pulse of 7000 companies across germany. for more now, we had to the franc fort -- frankfurt stock exchange. positive news on the german economy. has that brought some cheer on the floor there? >> this is indeed a very nice christmas present and a strong signal that the german economy will recover again after its winter sleep, but the dax did not make a huge step forward. the stronger than expected ifo index may prevent european central banks from lowering interest...
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she is the most popular politician in germany. her popularity ratings significantly surpassed those of the party as a whole, and therefore, the party is happy to have her as its head as it goes into next year's elections. the reason for that popularity is very much her handling of the eurozone crisis, the very same attributes that annoyed many of the eurozone member countries -- her caution, her insistence that structural reform must precede bailouts. >> this is being dubbed the merkel show. can she deliver, though? >> in fact, she is very much the main message here at the party congress, but not the only message. as we heard in the report, the party has been at pains to show itself as a modern party, a party focused on diversity. there were strong warnings to business, for example, that it needs to get more women into top management positions. we heard a very long discussion about tax treatment of same-sex marriages. the cdu trying to show itself as a party that is delectable by urban voters and that stands for diversity, as i sa
she is the most popular politician in germany. her popularity ratings significantly surpassed those of the party as a whole, and therefore, the party is happy to have her as its head as it goes into next year's elections. the reason for that popularity is very much her handling of the eurozone crisis, the very same attributes that annoyed many of the eurozone member countries -- her caution, her insistence that structural reform must precede bailouts. >> this is being dubbed the merkel...
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. >> and germany's would ballclubs get tough on security, but will the fans stay away -- and germany's football clubs get tough on security, but will the fans stay away? but it has been a dramatic day for one of the world's biggest banks. after deutsche bank's headquarters were raided by hundreds of police, now it's co- ceo is in the spotlight. >> deutsche bank says that jurgen fitschen has been drawn into the probe. he and the company's chief financial officer are being investigated for signing questionable tax declarations. >> it is a blow for fitschen, who only took the helm this june. >> it was a rude awakening for deutsche bank employees as more than 20 police vans pulled up at their headquarters in frankfurt on wednesday morning. hundreds of police officers raided the building, confiscated documents, and arrested five bankers in a money-laundering scandal that is estimated to have crossed germany hundreds of millions in lost taxes. >> we are investigating 25 individuals on suspicion of serious tax evasion, obstruction of justice, and money laundering. the suspects are accused of
. >> and germany's would ballclubs get tough on security, but will the fans stay away -- and germany's football clubs get tough on security, but will the fans stay away? but it has been a dramatic day for one of the world's biggest banks. after deutsche bank's headquarters were raided by hundreds of police, now it's co- ceo is in the spotlight. >> deutsche bank says that jurgen fitschen has been drawn into the probe. he and the company's chief financial officer are being...
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there was also criticism of germany for the data it collects in the name of security. >> we see some services want to break into their citizens computers. the goal is to control the networks. this happens in china, saudi arabia, and india. while european and american politicians flirt with censuring the internet or restricting it. of course we oppose that. >> among the club's hacktivists, programmers and i.t. experts have boosted attendance to record levels. >> when we come back, we look at the fate of syrian refugees. >> we'll be back in just one minute's time. >> thanks for staying with us. >> as we've been reporting, there are renewed efforts to find a solution to the syrian conflict that has seen a civil war in the country deepened. >> the death toll has exceeded 45000 cents the conflict started about 19 months ago. >> the government and the syrian opposition appeared to have fought each other to a standstill on the battlefield, and the international community is divided on what to do about it. >> as the year draws to a close, we look back not at developments in the country over
there was also criticism of germany for the data it collects in the name of security. >> we see some services want to break into their citizens computers. the goal is to control the networks. this happens in china, saudi arabia, and india. while european and american politicians flirt with censuring the internet or restricting it. of course we oppose that. >> among the club's hacktivists, programmers and i.t. experts have boosted attendance to record levels. >> when we come...
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the shrinking demand in germany for its land line services. the chief financial officer will take over at the beginning of 2014. well, european markets closed little changed on thursday, but slightly to the upside at new 19-month highs. our correspondent said as the summary from the frankfurt stock exchange. >> the end of the era was a surprise to traders in frankfurt but did not worry them because his successors were known at the financial markets. it looks like a well-organized change. shares were up, but for dutch bank, the problems are getting worse. the towers have been searched again, and yesterday, the bank was convicted in milan. the shares have been lower. the german dax took a little break from its christmas -- christmas rally and closed barely unchanged. families say in frankfurt for a closer look at thursday's numbers. the dax had finished slightly higher. euro stoxx 50 up just a tad as well. on wall street this hour, the dow trading up by about 0.25%, and the euro trading at a value of $1.3242. >> to the u.s. now where new date ha
the shrinking demand in germany for its land line services. the chief financial officer will take over at the beginning of 2014. well, european markets closed little changed on thursday, but slightly to the upside at new 19-month highs. our correspondent said as the summary from the frankfurt stock exchange. >> the end of the era was a surprise to traders in frankfurt but did not worry them because his successors were known at the financial markets. it looks like a well-organized change....
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. >> it is germany's third biggest power company. most of the job losses will be among support and administrative staff. the company has struggled financially from having to shut down to below of its nuclear reactors over safety fears in the wake of the fukushima disaster. >> ratings agency standard and poor's has downgraded cypress again. its sovereign debt already has junk status. now it has gone down two more notches. >> cypress says it needs a decision on an international bailout within days to avoid a default. international monetary fund says talks are unlikely to be concluded this year. it needs the bailout to save its banks, which are heavily exposed to greet debt. well, germans are losing their appetite for spending money. consumer confidence has fallen for the second month in a row according to market research group gfk. >> they polled 2000 german shoppers and on the 0 digit overall economic picture, their own financial outlook, and plans to shell out cash for big-ticket items this christmas. they concluded that growing pess
. >> it is germany's third biggest power company. most of the job losses will be among support and administrative staff. the company has struggled financially from having to shut down to below of its nuclear reactors over safety fears in the wake of the fukushima disaster. >> ratings agency standard and poor's has downgraded cypress again. its sovereign debt already has junk status. now it has gone down two more notches. >> cypress says it needs a decision on an international...
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. >> afghan war victims have filed a class action suit against germany in a court in the western city of bonn. >> those claims are related to an air strike ordered by a german officer in northern afghanistan in 2009, which killed 90 civilians. germany had given some compensation to the victims' families without admitting responsibility. >> lawyers representing survivors of the air strike are demanding higher compensation -- more than 3 million euros in total. they complain the settlements arrived at immediately following the attack were too small. as far as the german government is concerned, the case is closed. >> 5000 u.s. dollars was paid in over 90 instances. this money was transferred to an account in afghanistan. the account was specifically designed to compensate these families. >> on september 4, 2009, a u.s. f-15 fighter jets bombed two fuel tankers, killing more than 90 civilians. a german officer called in the air strike based on faulty intelligence. the political repercussions were extensive. the german defense minister at the time was forced to step down for his handling
. >> afghan war victims have filed a class action suit against germany in a court in the western city of bonn. >> those claims are related to an air strike ordered by a german officer in northern afghanistan in 2009, which killed 90 civilians. germany had given some compensation to the victims' families without admitting responsibility. >> lawyers representing survivors of the air strike are demanding higher compensation -- more than 3 million euros in total. they complain the...
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more bad news from germany's struggling automaker opel. the european division of general motors says it is shutting down its plant in the western german city of bochum. >> opel has been struggling to remain competitive. but it is a bitter pill for the workers to swallow. some 3000 jobs are at stake. >> the writing was on the wall. the 3000 workers at the plant in bochum did not hide their frustration as they emerged from the meeting called by management this morning. >> we expected as much. at least the news is out now. >> it really was high time mr. sedran put his cards on the table. for the last year-and-a-half, nobody has been straight with us. >> it is pretty disgraceful. >> opel chief executive thomas sedran got straight to the point when he explained the reasons for halting production. >> the reason behind this is a local decision is the dramatic fall in demand -- the reason behind this difficult decision is the dramatic fall in demand. >> currently, the plant manufactures opel's family model, zafira. from 2016 on, the plant will onl
more bad news from germany's struggling automaker opel. the european division of general motors says it is shutting down its plant in the western german city of bochum. >> opel has been struggling to remain competitive. but it is a bitter pill for the workers to swallow. some 3000 jobs are at stake. >> the writing was on the wall. the 3000 workers at the plant in bochum did not hide their frustration as they emerged from the meeting called by management this morning. >> we...
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all in all, people in germany have donated 600,000 euros to assyrian refugees since august. but relief workers need much more. >> the donations will never be penough. just imagine -- more than 3 million, 4 million, or 5 million people have fled. there are a lot of different estimates. they have left their homes, and some have even left the country. not even 1 million or 10 million euros can help. >> all the same, he wants to keep raising funds. he is already planning his next trip to the syrian border for early 2013. >> helping those in need was also underscored by the german president in his first christmas message to the nation. he reminded germans that their country had not been hit as badly by the financial crisis as some other european countries. >> he also talked about the importance of tolerance in everyday life and called on germans to open up to helping others. >> yes, we want our country to show solidarity, a country that opens doors to a good life for the young and makes room for the elderly. an african mother at a refugee center recently put her baby in my arms.
all in all, people in germany have donated 600,000 euros to assyrian refugees since august. but relief workers need much more. >> the donations will never be penough. just imagine -- more than 3 million, 4 million, or 5 million people have fled. there are a lot of different estimates. they have left their homes, and some have even left the country. not even 1 million or 10 million euros can help. >> all the same, he wants to keep raising funds. he is already planning his next trip...
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behind this is a uniquely vigilant germany against inflati inflation. this made the currency plunge resulting in hyper inflation. the european central bank is now promoting a policy of buying government bonds to help countries in financial crisises. jgermans are worried this there flood the market. he's investing in classic cars. he bought this 25 years ago for $18,000. its value has tripled. he with drew money from his bank account to buy two more classic cars last year. one car is now worth one and a half times more than he paid. he is confident he made a good investment. the other car is a popular porshe model. it's likely to increase in value. >> translator: prices have risen many times in the last decade. cars are a promising asset. >> reporter: some commodities are attracting attention because they are part of people's daily lives like cattle. in just won month the bond sold out. the price of the bond is about $610. it mays an annual interest rate of 4%. the interest is paid in kind with vegetables. >> translator: i discovered that customers were
behind this is a uniquely vigilant germany against inflati inflation. this made the currency plunge resulting in hyper inflation. the european central bank is now promoting a policy of buying government bonds to help countries in financial crisises. jgermans are worried this there flood the market. he's investing in classic cars. he bought this 25 years ago for $18,000. its value has tripled. he with drew money from his bank account to buy two more classic cars last year. one car is now worth...
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. >> even germany, considered a leader on environmental protection, has come under criticism. the mayan minister could not live up to his promise. environmental groups say it is largely down to chancellor angela merkel. >> merkel has not use her voice strongly enough, and that is why the situation in the eu is so critical. it is lacking a leader, and effects are being felt everywhere. >> climate experts warn that if emissions do not sink in the coming years, the consequences will be dire. a new climate treaty is due before 2020, but after events in doha, that is looking more unlikely than ever. >> as we saw in that report, the german environment minister is playing a key role in the climate talks. we asked if he thought there would be a breakthrough. >> first of all, we are in the middle of a very, very important and difficult negotiation process. i expect negotiations going on all day and probably all night. we are very much family dependent to achieve as much as we can in the summit. i hope that we will be able to have another commitment perido -- period under the kyoto prot
. >> even germany, considered a leader on environmental protection, has come under criticism. the mayan minister could not live up to his promise. environmental groups say it is largely down to chancellor angela merkel. >> merkel has not use her voice strongly enough, and that is why the situation in the eu is so critical. it is lacking a leader, and effects are being felt everywhere. >> climate experts warn that if emissions do not sink in the coming years, the consequences...
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the fbi spoke to the people in the embassy they brought back to germany and they all said no demonstrations. what we have is a falsehood that this administration has yet to explain. >> she was working off talking points handed to her, and said if information it continues to be evaluated. that was part of the talking points as well. >> the libyan spokesman preceded her and contradicted the talking points. she chose not to address that for whatever reason. my question goes back to where is the conspiracy, where is the cover-up? where is the scandal? was the benghazi office inadequately secured? absolutely. decisions made at people have to be held accountable for? yes. ,ut let's not confuse a mistake a defect, a fall of somebody with some massive conspiracy. >> tempest in teapot, which suggests there is something else at play. it is not about the facts. it is about something else. >> what is the something else? >> she is a prickly personality, that is part of it. also, i think she would be much more of an interventionist than hillary clinton is pillar clinton adulate at low. susan rice would b
the fbi spoke to the people in the embassy they brought back to germany and they all said no demonstrations. what we have is a falsehood that this administration has yet to explain. >> she was working off talking points handed to her, and said if information it continues to be evaluated. that was part of the talking points as well. >> the libyan spokesman preceded her and contradicted the talking points. she chose not to address that for whatever reason. my question goes back to...
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islamists have targeted train stations, at least one, before in germany. it appears this is another case of terrorists preparing to carry out such an attack. >> simon young, political correspondent, thank you. >> as go to egypt where an army spokespersons as president mohammad morsi will take part in peace talks. >> they called for a national dialogue as both pro-am and anti-government forces gathered. they said they will decide whether to attend the talks. >> this comes ahead of a visit scheduled for saturday for a new constitution that the opposition says is it too was promised. -- too islamist. >> protesters preparing to breach the barriers. the president and the muslim brotherhood have alienated many egyptians saying the government does not reflect the country's diversity. egypt is too big for you to be president, says one sign. in tahrir square, people were injured after the gunman opened fire. this enraged many demonstrators. >> they attacked us from all sides. 13 or 14 people were injured including a young 13-year-old boy. >> these protesters refuse
islamists have targeted train stations, at least one, before in germany. it appears this is another case of terrorists preparing to carry out such an attack. >> simon young, political correspondent, thank you. >> as go to egypt where an army spokespersons as president mohammad morsi will take part in peace talks. >> they called for a national dialogue as both pro-am and anti-government forces gathered. they said they will decide whether to attend the talks. >> this comes...
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germany insisted that smaller banks, which make up a large part of its banking system, be overseen by national authorities, and it got its way. >> it is important to have a clear division between banking supervision and monetary policy. >> the supervisor will begin work in march, 2014, and be responsible for banks holding more than 30 billion euros in assets. the deal should ensure european taxpayers no longer have to foot the bill when financial institutions find themselves in trouble. >> i'm very satisfied. contrary to expectations, the 27 finance ministers have managed to save the european council. >> as for the question of who will succeed john graja and kurt as head of the eurozone, that is something members -- jean-claude junkecker as head of the eurozo, that is something members still have to decide. >> is this decision basically admitting that national governments are no longer able to keep their countries' banks in line? >> no. first of all, it is admitting that if you have a common currency, then you actually need to have common supervision in place as well. you have to unde
germany insisted that smaller banks, which make up a large part of its banking system, be overseen by national authorities, and it got its way. >> it is important to have a clear division between banking supervision and monetary policy. >> the supervisor will begin work in march, 2014, and be responsible for banks holding more than 30 billion euros in assets. the deal should ensure european taxpayers no longer have to foot the bill when financial institutions find themselves in...
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meeting in brus sells on tuesday and france called for an enter introduction of a unified oversight while germany urged a gradual implementation. ministers also couldn't agree on how much supervisory authority to give the european central bank. they decided to meet again next week for further discussions. eu, economic, and monthly tear affairs commissioner said consolidation of oversight will be the first step towards a banking union. it will include a framework for bailing out nations with excess debts. he said failure is not an option. last month eu leaders agreed to allow the region central bank to supervise some 6,000 commercial banks in the eurozone. the goal is so set up a framework by the end of the year and launch the new system next year. now let's get a check on markets. tokyo share prices are trading in a narrow range. the nikkei is down 1/4 of a percent at 9,409, a loss of 24 points from tuesday's close. they're sidelining after taking profits if recent gainers at the open. they're refraining from major moves to confirm the next steps in the u.s. budget talks. the obama administration
meeting in brus sells on tuesday and france called for an enter introduction of a unified oversight while germany urged a gradual implementation. ministers also couldn't agree on how much supervisory authority to give the european central bank. they decided to meet again next week for further discussions. eu, economic, and monthly tear affairs commissioner said consolidation of oversight will be the first step towards a banking union. it will include a framework for bailing out nations with...
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he had orders to go to germany. he was at fort dix. he said i want to go to vietnam. in may and talk to the chaplain and psychologist, and after two weeks, he went to vietnam. he fought for his country, unlike his critics. he has bled for his country, unlike his critics. he understand war, unlike his critics. he did not have other priorities, like richard cheney, and never said it was going to be a cakewalk. he is prepared, ready, and bill cohen put it best. he has fought and bled for this country. he knows the subject matter. ask jim jones and other national security advisers. >> iraq and iran, that is what upsets people about shock hegel and some of the things he had to say about them. >> he was a supporter of the war in iraq. he supported the war in afghanistan. he voted in favor. it is an odd dove. all the critics are now decrying that he supported these wars. now when it came time to redeem what is it pay losing war in iraq with the troop surge, he not only opposed it, he said it would be the worst disaster since the vietnam war, but it was a success. >> he has o
he had orders to go to germany. he was at fort dix. he said i want to go to vietnam. in may and talk to the chaplain and psychologist, and after two weeks, he went to vietnam. he fought for his country, unlike his critics. he has bled for his country, unlike his critics. he understand war, unlike his critics. he did not have other priorities, like richard cheney, and never said it was going to be a cakewalk. he is prepared, ready, and bill cohen put it best. he has fought and bled for this...
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and talk about the very windy conditions in northeastern germany. we have been seeing wet and unstable conditions there. the temperatures are very cold, too. berlin at 9 degrees. but take a look at what people in berlin did yesterday, on tuesday. members of berlin's swimming club, the berlin fields, took a traditional christmas swim in a frozen lake on tuesday. they're also known as ice swimmers because temperatures are below freezing. the club was founded in 1979 and has 16 members. after the swim everyone said it's just great. and on that note i'll leave you know for your three-day outlook. ♪ ♪ ♪ >>> and that concludes this edition of "newsline." i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. do stay with us.
and talk about the very windy conditions in northeastern germany. we have been seeing wet and unstable conditions there. the temperatures are very cold, too. berlin at 9 degrees. but take a look at what people in berlin did yesterday, on tuesday. members of berlin's swimming club, the berlin fields, took a traditional christmas swim in a frozen lake on tuesday. they're also known as ice swimmers because temperatures are below freezing. the club was founded in 1979 and has 16 members. after the...
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germany... the irish civilization... the eiffel tower was built... hope you've enjoyed the magic of... no trip to this city of art is complete without a visit to its greatest museum. when the medici family ruled florence from this palace, their offices, or uffizi, were next door, connected by this skyway. today, these offices hold the finest collection of italian paintings anywhere, the uffizi gallery. the uffizi's collection, displayed on one comfortable floor, takes you on a sweep through art history from the 12th through the 17th century. these altarpieces are gothic. being pre-renaissance, they simply tell their story through symbolism rather than realism. the gold-leaf sky isn't realistic, but it implies a rich and holy setting. the angels are stacked, like a totem pole. on this altarpiece, these panels tell the story of the crucifixion, but they don't create any sense of depth. yet artists were trying. to show jesus' head leaning out, it actually does. giotto, often considered the first modern painter, is still gothic, but notice the progress.
germany... the irish civilization... the eiffel tower was built... hope you've enjoyed the magic of... no trip to this city of art is complete without a visit to its greatest museum. when the medici family ruled florence from this palace, their offices, or uffizi, were next door, connected by this skyway. today, these offices hold the finest collection of italian paintings anywhere, the uffizi gallery. the uffizi's collection, displayed on one comfortable floor, takes you on a sweep through art...
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had the socialists and the communists, the social democrats and communists in germany made common cause in '32, hitler came, the nazis began to lose power and hindenburg wouldn't have made him chancellor had he not, you know, had a strong showing. had they made common cause they could have possibly prevented the reich from happening. so there's a lot at stake in politics. the fate of the world now hangs i mean, literally hangs in the balance. that's not just hyperbole if we don't fix the planetary catastrophe, we're doomed as a species. and the solution to that is not going to be mystical. the solution to it i believe is going to be political, so we have to get political. >> tony kushner, this has been a wonderful conversation. >> thank you. >> i appreciate very much your being with me. >> i love speaking with you, so. >> thank you. ♪ >>> around this time four years ago, shortly before barack obama entered the white house, we asked you to send us your book list for the new president, what you thought he should read as he prepared for the highest office. now president obama's getting r
had the socialists and the communists, the social democrats and communists in germany made common cause in '32, hitler came, the nazis began to lose power and hindenburg wouldn't have made him chancellor had he not, you know, had a strong showing. had they made common cause they could have possibly prevented the reich from happening. so there's a lot at stake in politics. the fate of the world now hangs i mean, literally hangs in the balance. that's not just hyperbole if we don't fix the...
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use for a vote so first of all germany of spain germany didn't turn its back against. the protests from german politicians against the settlement politics right now are in my opinion more or less symbolic because they are telling the protesters they are not defined or noticing that this is a violation of the peace plan off the middle east but we will have to wait until the end of the baby if this political shit big if it's really culprit if this protest follows a political action we have to see the difference of our protests and that this political action to be honest i don't think that there will be any political action coming out of the order of protests. now israel is facing increasing isolation in europe there's been talk all possible essentials of tel aviv doesn't back down and settlement decisions do you expect this kind of pressure from here oh ben what's on the what germany take sanction is all on the table. this is a really interesting question because we see here a coalition or reason or states of germany we see at the one side germany you as a country within
use for a vote so first of all germany of spain germany didn't turn its back against. the protests from german politicians against the settlement politics right now are in my opinion more or less symbolic because they are telling the protesters they are not defined or noticing that this is a violation of the peace plan off the middle east but we will have to wait until the end of the baby if this political shit big if it's really culprit if this protest follows a political action we have to see...
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she emerged as perhaps the world's most powerful woman, certainly germany's most popular politician, but 2013 could well be a year of living dangerously for the german chancellor. at a recent conference, she rallied the troops for an election in september. >> we have kept our promise. through our leadership, germany has emerged stronger. >> she repeated her tough stance on bailouts and the need for budgetary tightening that made her so popular in germany, but her problem is even coming first in the elections will not be enough. >> she has a very unstable coalition. she needs the coalition right now. she is considered to be a favorite coalition partner. >> at this time, the arithmetic suggests that her new coalition partner after the vote will be her biggest political opponent. this would likely signal a shift away from their hardline austerity in europe. at least at the 2013 predictions are borne out. she may have steered a steady course in the euro zone, a sovereign debt, and banking crisis, but the journey is far from over. >> problems will come again from the financial crisis. we
she emerged as perhaps the world's most powerful woman, certainly germany's most popular politician, but 2013 could well be a year of living dangerously for the german chancellor. at a recent conference, she rallied the troops for an election in september. >> we have kept our promise. through our leadership, germany has emerged stronger. >> she repeated her tough stance on bailouts and the need for budgetary tightening that made her so popular in germany, but her problem is even...
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east germany is not east germany. it is part of germany, so it is indistinguishable. west germany is poorer in some ways than poland, a country that has recovered more vigorously than the eastern part of germany. poland is a very vibrant democracy, maybe too vibrant, but it plays a very important and central role in europe. it is a member of nato. it is the largest of the former east european countries. it has a larger role in that region than anybody else. hungary is still a democracy, and it is a liberal capitalist state. it has been badly governed and the last 20 years, and if this bill in many ways -- there are many hungarian institutions that have not been reformed much. there is a far right in hungary. there is an unattractive and left as well. it is a less happy and less stable state, but it is still a democracy and still a very open society. >> at what point in your research did you say i did not know that? >> constantly. i was constantly running into -- one of the things that happens when you read archives, when you read communist archives, you discover behin
east germany is not east germany. it is part of germany, so it is indistinguishable. west germany is poorer in some ways than poland, a country that has recovered more vigorously than the eastern part of germany. poland is a very vibrant democracy, maybe too vibrant, but it plays a very important and central role in europe. it is a member of nato. it is the largest of the former east european countries. it has a larger role in that region than anybody else. hungary is still a democracy, and it...
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germany more so than england. therefore, by the end of world war ii, when you have unloaded however unwillingly its colonies, those colonies were themselves designed on principles of civil law. us, the first two pillars taken together mean that a christian, protestant religion influenced and shaped everything about american foundation of laws and defined its system of personnel rights. it wasn't just that the united states was a democratic republic, but that the very premises of what a democratic republic meant were likely to be far different in the united states than anywhere else. the second of, third of the pillars involves economic freedom. private property rights with legal titles and deeds, anti-free market economy. now, these may seem synonymous, but they are not. as hernando desoto pointed out, in many places of the world, there is and the symbols of a free economy at work. but there's no system of title deed to land or other property. this has two significant affect. first it means property ownership is n
germany more so than england. therefore, by the end of world war ii, when you have unloaded however unwillingly its colonies, those colonies were themselves designed on principles of civil law. us, the first two pillars taken together mean that a christian, protestant religion influenced and shaped everything about american foundation of laws and defined its system of personnel rights. it wasn't just that the united states was a democratic republic, but that the very premises of what a...
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are saying that germany is taking rather a soft approach in condemning israel over these new settlements well our we didn't do the same as france or the united kingdom you know summoning the ambassador but our spokesman of the government made it very clear in his daily press conference that we condemn this and that we are against settlements so of course we are still under the pressure of our history of holocaust so there is a special relationship between germany and no doubt lot of international pressure against israel at the moment isn't there yes of course and it's building up so it really depends whether israel is now giving in and not building. new houses in the settlements or just continuing it but i think the main card game in the hands of the united states of america and we have to see what will be you do your reaction of obama i think the europeans in the overwhelming majority are against new settlements because we teach this really. the sort of finishing signal for any peace process building up a second state besides israel is taking a real gamble here and it really is in dange
are saying that germany is taking rather a soft approach in condemning israel over these new settlements well our we didn't do the same as france or the united kingdom you know summoning the ambassador but our spokesman of the government made it very clear in his daily press conference that we condemn this and that we are against settlements so of course we are still under the pressure of our history of holocaust so there is a special relationship between germany and no doubt lot of...
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but unfortunately germany used. to be viewed as an easy to. control it's just that you go to example even to the. national military fund. but of course it's easy for this is mature too so such a policy. experience so. simple are you serious usually more and more stuff in for people with. and of course we always have more for you on our website r.t. dot com. there for you now trouble ahead as u.k. charities become the latest victims of the economic crisis find out what they fear in two thousand and thirteen. and check out the new mercedes benedict the sixteenth the pope's taken delivery of his new high tech eco friendly wheels including a throne for comfortable cruising of course on the grounds. the hamas leadership has a valid will not give up an inch of palestinian territories the political leader of hamas khaled mashal who runs the militant group from qatar is in the last day of his historic trip to gaza in a speech labeled as extremist by israel he slammed it for occupation of the palestinian lands refusing to recognize the legitimacy of th
but unfortunately germany used. to be viewed as an easy to. control it's just that you go to example even to the. national military fund. but of course it's easy for this is mature too so such a policy. experience so. simple are you serious usually more and more stuff in for people with. and of course we always have more for you on our website r.t. dot com. there for you now trouble ahead as u.k. charities become the latest victims of the economic crisis find out what they fear in two thousand...
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germany will be giving more financial aid towards greece we saw m.p.'s voting with four hundred seventy three saying yes to this a package one hundred saying no and eleven abstentions now what this does mean no and it's been talked about throughout the week is in next year alone it could cost germany over seven hundred million euros but we are seeing the politicians at least giving their support financial support towards greece but that support isn't being particularly backed up by some of the electorate here people on the streets of germany suggesting that perhaps greece should be left to its own devices. that is enough because we won't see this money ever again. right at some point it should be stopped it's high time they were capable of helping themselves we're ok for now but someday we could also get a program there's arlen specter north like no doubt to vice is all used to be an english we've already given at least so much more on the issues started already a lot going on on the show i was. in there's nothing more it is. well they were people speak
germany will be giving more financial aid towards greece we saw m.p.'s voting with four hundred seventy three saying yes to this a package one hundred saying no and eleven abstentions now what this does mean no and it's been talked about throughout the week is in next year alone it could cost germany over seven hundred million euros but we are seeing the politicians at least giving their support financial support towards greece but that support isn't being particularly backed up by some of the...
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and they can be harvested at a time of the year when there aren't any new potatoes in germany. there is one drawback, however -- the fields need to be irrigated, and water is a very valuable resource in egypt. >> the soil has to be damp and wet. so that's what we do. we water the soil, we rrigate the soil, and then we start to. >> meter by meter, the water is turning the sand into fertile soil. the ground water comes from a well 150 meters deep. this is not exactly environmentally sustainable agriculture. meanwhile, back in germany, the discount supermarkets won't stock christoph schÄfer's organic potatoes in the spring because they prefer the potatoes from egypt. >> when we have a dry summer, we only need to irrigate two times to get a good potato harvest. in egypt and other countries, where water is in very short supply, they need to irrigate much more often. >> about 96% of egypt is covered by desert, so irrigation is the only way to carry out large- scale farming. and for egyptians, potatoes are a boon to the economy. the potato fields employ 250 workers. the farm even bui
and they can be harvested at a time of the year when there aren't any new potatoes in germany. there is one drawback, however -- the fields need to be irrigated, and water is a very valuable resource in egypt. >> the soil has to be damp and wet. so that's what we do. we water the soil, we rrigate the soil, and then we start to. >> meter by meter, the water is turning the sand into fertile soil. the ground water comes from a well 150 meters deep. this is not exactly environmentally...